PRASHANTH KUMAR Review - (NEPHROLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for PRASHANTH KUMAR.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about PRASHANTH KUMAR
In the briefest summary, PRASHANTH KUMAR is a specialist in NEPHROLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE. PRASHANTH KUMAR attended WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 2003. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 19 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1821293382What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
PRASHANTH KUMAR is a specialist in NEPHROLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE.
NEPHROLOGY: Nephrologists treat kidney disease and prescribe dialysis for those experiencing kidney failure. After medical school, these physicians attend an internal medicine residency program. They are then required to attend fellowship training for nephrology. (more information)
INTERNAL MEDICINE: General internists provide primary care to adult patients. Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners. They may have an office-based practice or work as a hospitalist primarily seeing patients in the hospital. These physicians attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. Internists may then choose to pursue a fellowship to sub-specialize in a variety of other areas, like endocrinology (hormone-related conditions) or cardiology (heart-relat... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for PRASHANTH KUMAR
MIPS is an acronym for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. Authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reaouthorization Act of 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") developed MIPS to reward clinicians for the value of care they provide rather than the volume of care, quality over quantity. The MIPS final score determines a provider's Medicare Part B payment adjustments. MIPS also created a means for consumers to rank providers.
MIPS scores are calculated using four performance categories, quality, cost, improvement activities, and promotion of interoperability. Higher scores are better. The highest final MIPS score is 100.
Final MIPS Score | 47.4 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 37.4 |
PI Category Score | 0 |
IA Category Score | 0 |
Quality Category Score | 67.9 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | |
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for PRASHANTH KUMAR
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for PRASHANTH KUMAR.
655 S 7TH AVE
BARSTOW, CA 92311
760-256-3918
12675 HESPERIA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA 92395
760-241-3306
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for PRASHANTH KUMAR
Doctors Groups:
HIGH DESERT NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
Medical Organizations:
Dialysis Facility: DESERT CITIES DIALYSIS
Dialysis Facility: DESERT CITIES DIALYSIS
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis
Dialysis Facility: DESERT CITIES DIALYSIS OF BARSTOW
Dialysis Facility: DESERT CITIES DIALYSIS OF BARSTOW
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis of Barstow
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis of Barstow
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis of Barstow
Dialysis Facility: DESERT CITIES DIALYSIS-AMETHYST
Dialysis Facility: DESERT CITIES DIALYSIS-AMETHYST
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis-Amethyst
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis-Amethyst
Dialysis Facility: Desert Cities Dialysis-Amethyst
Hospital: BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Hospital: DESERT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Hospital: ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: VICTOR VALLEY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
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